Country rates
VAT in Sweden
25% standard rate, with reduced rates of 12% for food and 6% for books, newspapers and passenger transport.
| Standard rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 12%, 6% |
| Currency | SEK |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 25% VAT comes to kr 125.00.
A kr 100.00 gross price splits into kr 80.00 net and kr 20.00 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about Sweden VAT
The standard rate of 25% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 12% and 6% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in Sweden's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the Sweden tax authority before filing.